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Friday, December 11, 2009

Friday's Gracious Giveaways: Pretend and Play Cash Register

The winner of last week's FGG is
Jacquelin from A Stable Beginning.
Thanks to all who entered!

Good Luck this week!

As you know, from this post, my children and their friends recently set up a little toy shop in our basement. They set out all types of little toys, stuffed animals, and dolls. They made a checkout stand by putting this cash register full of pretend money, an old phone, some pens and paper, and shopping bags on a small table. They even made store signs and hung them on the walls. Then they took turns being the shoppers and the cashier (or "shopkeeper"). The kids played this for a long time and asked to leave it set up so that they could play again soon. This dramatic play was a huge success.

One thing that made this so much fun for them was the pretend and play cash register. Toys AndGamesOnline.com recently sent it to us to review and, I have to say, it has been well LOVED by all three of my children. Wes, 3 years old, likes to open and close the drawer to hear the little bell ring. He also likes to play with and stack all of the play money. Gracen, 7 years old, has set up a grocery store using items from our pantry and grocery bags. She also likes to practice counting the money because she has been practicing that in school. Samantha, 9 years old, likes to use the calculator on the cash register to add up the costs of the items in their "shop". She then likes to try and make change for her customers after they have kindly paid.

This is the beauty of this wonderful toy. It is perfect for boys and girls and a wide variety of ages. I would advise, however, that parents of younger children be present while their children are playing with the cash register because the small play coins could pose a choking hazard if swallowed.

I am so excited to be able to offer you a chance to win one of these award winning pretend and play cash registers. See below to enter. However, if you are not the lucky chosen one, you can get one of these cash registers for a great bargain at Toys AndGamesOnline.com They are currently 25% off.

First Entry Requirement ~ Leave me a comment about with whom you would share this fun toy.

1. VisitToysAndGamesOnline.comand tell me about another toy or game that your little one would enjoy. (1 entry)

2. Subscribe to Raising Itty-Bitty Bookworms. (1 entry)

*Make sure and leave a comment after this post for each entry so I can give you all the credit you deserve (and don't forget your email address too)! Winner will be announced Friday, December 18, and contacted by email. Winner hasthree days to contact me at contact@ittybittybookworm.com. After three days another winner will be drawn.*

~ If you have a giveaway on your blog that you'd like to share (or know of one you're posting about), link it up with "Mr. Linky" below. *Please read FGG rules for participating* ~

I would let my 5 children set up a restaurant and invite the grandparents and daddy to come choose from a homemade menu(with prices, of course!). Then each child would have different jobs, including writing the bill, collecting and sorting money, making change, and taking it to the bank (ME!) for a deposit.

I would sit on the rug in the living room with my children and play store with them - probably for unending hours since they love this sort of thing - they would bring an object and I would help them count out the money! Might even play garage sale! Thanks for the giveaway.

Your giveaways are great! If I win the cash register, please give it to someone else, because we already have one and they LOVE IT! Just wanted to say HEY! Your giveaways are great. And I said it. So...bye.